Weekend What's What 2/22-2/25

I BRAKE FOR DANCING

Dangerous moves ahead! Make a bona fide ritual out of getting ready this Saturday night. Practice your routine in front of a mirror, sing into your hairbrush and check out your own ass as you leave the room. We'll be "seeing you" at Too Much Love! Oh, and if you're planning on doing the Robot - here's a tip: don't.

xo-l'étoile




THURSDAY & FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22nd-23rd

The David Harris Show

@ Center for Independent Artists
4137 Bloomington Ave. S.
Minneapolis

7:30pm / All Ages / $10 General, $8 Students

What are the odds that two men named David Harris would be blending magic and comedy together in a live performance spectacular? Well on the 22nd and 23rd, chances are pretty darn good. David Matthew Harris and David Jacob Harris bring you a show full of skill and humor.

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FRIDAY ART PICK

YFWD

Artist Pick YFWD is a collaboration between 3 Parisian art directors. They're sort of a cross between Bansky and the Pointer Sisters. With a big French kiss. After drinking pink champagne. You'll love it.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE YFWD SITE



FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23rd

Attitude City

@ Foundation
10 S. Fifth St.
Minneapolis

10pm / 21+ / $5

Take me down to Attitude City where the cash is green and the boys are pretty!

Thaw out your frost-bitten behind by shaking to the sexy sounds of Attitude City in the Deep Lounge of Foundation. Their collision of contemporary synth rock, electro, disco and new wave will melt your heart and warm your over-wintered booty. Also check out Chicago's DJ James Curd, releasing a brand new CD in the main room.


CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE ATTITUDE CITY SITE



FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23rd

Alphabet

@ MCAD Gallery
2501 Stevens Ave.
Minneapolis

9AM - 8PM / All Ages / Free

Artscape and Post Typography present Alphabet, a traveling exhibition that explores, composes, and dissects our favorite 26 letters. 48 artists from around the globe unlock the possibilities (and blur the legibility) of these familiar abstract forms.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE MCAD SITE



FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23rd

Convergence

@ The Dinkytowner
412 14th St. NE
Minneapolis

9pm / 21+ / $5

Crisp South American rhythms are dragged through rumbling Chicago baselines when DJ Sassmouth takes the decks in her Minneapolis debut. Also featuring the spicy sounds of DJs Centrific, Jon Hester, and Sylvia Izabella.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE DINKYTOWNER SITE



COOL LINKS

wefeelfine.org

Ever feel like the world is in the same mood you are? Is that feeling just in your head or actually true? Now you can find out for sure at We Feel Fine. Thousands of users from around the globe contribute to create a never-ending flow of human feelings. Your mouse is your guide to this flurry of elation and despair.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE WE FEEL FINE SITE



SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24th

Too Much Love

@ First Avenue
1st & 7th St.
Minneapolis

10pm / 18+ / $3 or Free with College ID or MPR card

DJ Soviet Panda upgrades to the Main Room at First Ave. with his popular,floor-rocking dance night. 80's? New Wave? Electro? Rock? Pop? He doesn't care what genre it comes from, as long as you can shake a leg to it.

Panda's big kickoff night includes drink specials and commemorative photographs courtesy of Vita.mn. Enter to win a $50 bar tab for you and three friends to enjoy in your own private booth, specially decorated by the ladies of l'étoile.

Sponsored by Vita.mn & l'étoile magazine


CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE TOO MUCH LOVE MYSPACE



SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24th

How the Midwest Was Won

@Sage Wine Bar
730 Main Street
Mendota Heights

7pm / Free

Local screenprinting phenom Matthew Kunes has taken a shine to the
Heartland in this new show. His Midwest-themed work will spark
recognition in the most recent of transplants with its wispy and
kitschy style. Don'tcha know?


CLICK THE IMAGE FOR MATT'S MYSPACE TO SEE MORE WORK



SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24th

Richard Devine

@ The Nomad World Pub
501 Cedar Ave. S.
Minneapolis

10pm / 21+ / $5

Experimental music producer and aural architect extraordinaire Richard Devine headlines this night of the U of M's Spark Festival of Electronic Music and Art. His award-winning musical career spans across solo albums, remixes, advertisements, video games, movies, and sound design. This night of electronic music will certainly delight.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE SPARK FESTIVAL SITE



SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24th

An.ten.nae & Live Painting by James Khani

@ Foundation
10 S. Fifth St.
Minneapolis

11pm / 21+ / $5

In a live and spontaneous performance, local artist James Khani will be painting while San Francisco's AN.TEN.NAE provides acid crunk sounds for inspiration.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE FOUNDATION SITE



SUNDAY MUSIC PICK

Parisian robot/zombie Kavinsky drops his new EP "1986" tomorrow on limited edition red vinyl! The poor guy crashed his Ferrari Testarossa in 1986 and just has not been the same since. Thankfully for us, he didn't lose his ability to rock the keytar.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR KAVINSKY'S MYSPACE



SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25th

CONNECT

@ Foundation
5th & Hennepin
Minneapolis

10pm / 18+ $5 / 21+ FREE

DJ Bach hosts what is sure to become the new hot Sunday night destination. Bach brings a dance-a-licious musical blend that will guarantee to set Foundation's floor ablaze!

In addition to the hot tunes, connect with friends past and future, new artists, and l'étoile magazine! Along with Vita.mn, we’ll be spicing the evening up with special giveaways, artist video projections, and, of course, our magical presence.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE CONNECT MYSPACE



SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25th

Paint by Numbers

@ Olive Salon
1506 Nicollet Ave.
Minneapolis

6-9pm / Free

Outsiders and Others curator Yuri Arajs likes it when you stay in the
lines. Arajs presents a collection of found paint-by-number art, with
subject matter that covers landscapes to hunting to religion. Come
bask in the organized beauty of anonymous art stars!

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE OLIVE SITE



SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25th

Come Down

@ Acadia Cafe
1931 Nicollet Ave S.
Minneapolis

5pm / All Ages / $5

Don't spend Sunday night coming down with the Monday blues. Let local bands Sarah Johnson, Every Bell and Whistle, Hondo, and The Gamut rock out the end of your weekend. Video games, board games, and awesome beer and food will also be on hand to get the week wound down right.

This event occurs on the last Sunday of each month, so mark your calendar!

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE ACADIA CAFE SITE



COOL OPPORTUNITIES

Next month, make it a priority to visit Altered Esthetics, our local artist's resource center. Their fabulous variety of Winter Workshops are created especially for the creative mind and body.

March 7 and 10: Stretch out, declutter, and unwind at "Yoga for Artists."

March 14 and 17: At "Introduction to Circuit Bending," you'll learn how to hijack synthesizers and toys to create new, hidden sounds.

March 21 and 24: Discuss the line between art and privacy at "Street Photography, Surveillnace, and Intimacy."

March 28 and 31: "Artist Safety 101" may very well save your hide.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE ALTERED ESTHETICS SITE

Connect with DJ Bach 2/18

The Sunday night dance party was re-born at Foundation as DJ Bach kicked off his first night as the club's resident DJ. The beats were hot and the dancing hotter as Bach and special guest Soviet Panda worked their special magic in the DJ booth. Video artist Josh McKevitt manned projections, creating a colorful backdrop to the dance floor.

l'etoile magazine greased the palms of especially gifted dancers and style mavens with compliment cards for complimentary drinks, and our friends from Warner Elektra Atlantic Records gave gift bags filled with choice musical swag from Lupe Fiasco, Regina Spektor and Cut Chemist.

A good time was had by all - so we expect to CONNECT with you Foundation every Sunday.

For more info click here to visit the Connect myspace page.


photography by Kate Iverson

Walker After Hours 2/16

Art appréciateurs gathered by the hundreds Friday evening for The Walker Art Center's unveiling of Kara Walker's "My Complement, My Enemy, My Oppressor, My Love". The exhibit features the artist's signature black-paper silhouettes as well as film animations, projections and other paper-works.

The Walker went above and beyond to entertain, with delicious appetizers and drinks as well as a special tracing lab where party-goers could get in on the creative action. You know how much l'étoile loves to decorate a good wall!

The exhibit runs through May 13th before it travels on to New York and Los Angeles.

Go to www.walkerart.org for more info


photography by Kate Iverson

Weekend What's What 2/16-2/20

YOU SO PRETTY

Happy Chinese New Year! l'étoile so loves a new beginning wherever we can get one. Off track in the first set of '07 resolutions? Here's your chance to re-renew: the year is still fresh and there are plenty of pretty things to do. This weekend's kickoff into the Year of the Boar is going to be anything but boring. Take your newly-remodeled self to Foundation this Sunday, where we cut the ribbon for this new night, and you can reveal your lovely work in progress.


Photo compliments of l'étoile star photog Amy Pierce.

CLICK THE LINK FOR THE AMY PIERCE SITE




FRIDAY'S ARTIST PICK

Max Miller

Our pick this week is Charlotte, North Carolina's Max Miller. Miller's
portraits in oil combine realism and fantasy while revolving around
the themes of pain, melancholy, and religion. These dark and stunning works are absolutely must-see.

Miller's new show, "Humanity & Spirituality," opens next week at the Fauber Gallery in Lynchburg, Virginia.


CLICK THE IMAGE FOR MAX MILLER'S SITE




FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16th

Walker After Hours / Kara Walker Preview

@ The Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis

8pm-Midnight / $20 ($10 Walker Members)

Get the very first glimpse of the Walker Art Center’s show featuring Kara Walker. In addition to the fascinating artwork, take in films by Brent Green, live DJs, appetizers, and a cash bar. Special ticket discounts if you purchase online or become a Walker member.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE WALKER SITE





FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16TH

Buildings CD Release Party

@ The Hexagon
2700 26th Ave.
Minneapolis

9pm / 21+ / Free

Come throw down with local thrash rock devils Buildings at their CD release party! Featuring special guests Umbrella Sequence, The Nina The Pinta, and Hello Blue.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE BUILDINGS MYSPACE




FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16TH

"Power, Immortality, Loss!" Dance Film

@ Rogue Buddha Gallery
357 13th Ave. NE
Minneapolis

Starting at 7 pm, this presentation will explore the vast intersection between dance and film. Also screening will be Kinesthetic Kino, an international collection of dance films.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE SHOW




SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17TH

Passion, Lust, Love & Longing

@Studio C-4
4143 Minnehaha Ave.
(Just east of Hiawatha)
South Minneapolis

7pm-Late / Free (donations encouraged)

This timely group show examines desire in its countless forms. DJ's Terrence Jerome and Christian Fritz will provide the beats you crave.

PAINTING BY KATE BURGAU - CLICK THE IMAGE FOR KATE'S MYSPACE




SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17th

Shanghai Load Closing Reception

@Art of This Gallery
3222 Bloomington Ave. S
Minneapolis

7pm / Free (donations encouraged)

Ramp up the start of your Chinese New Year with “Shanghai Load.” Curated by local bike advocate Bridget Record, this group show examines bicycle culture in the East.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE ART OF THIS SITE




SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17TH

Art Shanty Projects - Closing Day

@Medicine Lake Beach
Plymouth

Free / See Schedule for times

The Art Shanty Projects are shaking up the ice before they come to a close. Come take in the Art Car Parade, Ice Dancing HoeDown, or Knot Tying lecture before they melt away!

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE ART SHANTY SITE




SUNDAY MUSIC PICK

Dance Band

Local funk machine "Dance Band" has been burning up Twin Cities stages for the past year with their high energy and fancy footwork. We were lucky enough to chat with the boys of Dance Band when they opened for Girl Talk at the Varsity Theater this January.

Band Members: Captain Octogon, The Philanderer, The Perfect Beat, The Chop, Boston Lazer, SpaceBar, Double Delicious

l'étoile: How would you describe your sound?

Dance Band: We sound like Elecro-Funk Junk. We rock intergalamorous good looks and electro-funkalicious magic dance parties around the world and across the galaxy.

l'étoile: What is your best/craziest memory from a show?

Dance Band: OK, so there were these aliens. They had some kind of thing against the Earth, I'm not really sure what it was, but they were on a collision course with our fair planet. We had no chance to think about it, we just jumped into action, fired up our dance powered sonic weaponry, and took those aliens to town. Right past town hall, into the mall, and prosecuted them right there; in the Food Court. Thanks to the denizens of planet Earth and their booty groovement, we saved the day. Again.

l'étoile: What are your best dance moves?

Dance Band: Dawn of the dead, day of the dead, night of the living
dead? It doesn't matter, 'cause when the dead come to life there's only one dance move that will keep you among the living: The Stagger Slide. It's sure to march you right through those hordes of zombies, out of the cemetery, and straight on to morning. DANCE BAND has got the plan, you know we know exactly what to do.

Check Dance Bands myspace at the link below for upcoming shows

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE DANCE BAND SITE




SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18TH

Connect

@ Foundation
5th & Hennepin
Minneapolis

10pm / 18+ $5 / 21+ FREE!

New resident DJ, DJ Bach hosts what is sure to become the new hot Sunday night destination. Bach and special guest Soviet Panda of "Too Much Love" bring a dance-a-licious musical blend that will guarantee to set Foundation's floor ablaze!

In addition to the hot tunes, connect with friends past and future, new artists, and l'étoile magazine! Along with Vita.mn, we’ll be spicing the evening up with special giveaways, artist video projections, and, of course, our magical presence.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE CONNECT MYSPACE




SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18TH

New Show-n-Tell Revue

Turf Club
Clown Lounge
University & Snelling

9:30 / 21+ / $3

The New Show-n-Tell Revue is back again for it's monthly stint at the Turf! Where else can you watch your friends make fools (or stars) out of themselves on stage? Visit the link below to sign up for the next installment!

Features to look forward to:
The debut of Satellite Soapbox!
Shim Sham Shufflers new dance!
Audience Participation Sherades!
The hottest new band "Breaking Up With Me"
And as always and forever: Community Gardens, the saga continues....





MONDAY FEBRUARY 19TH

Hot Roxx

@ The Hexagon
2700 26TH Ave.
Minneapolis

10pm / 21+ / Free

Come celebrate both the sizzling and the silly hits of the 70’s with DJ's Macku$ and Jen of Radio K's Hot Roxx, as they bring their classic sounds (and classic good looks) to the floor of the Hex.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE HOT ROXX SITE

http://radiok.cce.umn.edu/programming/hotroxx/



TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20TH

Density Plays the Hits!

@Clubhouse Jager
923 Washington Ave.
Minneapolis

10pm / 21+ / Free

l'étoile staffer and Density Studios darling Kate Iverson will treat
you to some electro-trash bangers, mash-ups, and hot disco dreams tonight at The Clubhouse!

Come BLINGED OUT - Best bling wins something cool!

Featuring a comely countdown of drink specials:

$5 l'étini's (the official beverage of l'étoile mag)
$4 Rail Drinks
$3 Vodka Lemonades
$2 PBR Bottles
$1 Mystery Shots

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE JAGER MYSPACE




COOL OPPORTUNITIES

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Connect

We are now accepting submissions of eyeball-enticing video projections for Connect, our new Sunday night happening with DJ Bach at Foundation.

Work can be in the form of a DVD video or a CD slide show of visual art and must be able to be played in the background without its own sound. To submit work for consideration, please e-mail samples or links to kate@letoilemagazine.com

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE CONNECT MYSPACE




COOL OPPORTUNITIES

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Art to /di/ for

Anodyne Coffeehouse & Leonardo’s Basement
4301 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis

Local artists and community members are invited to create 2 or 3-
dimensional art based upon the word or object "/di/". Artists can use a literal die, or choose imagery that depicts nuances and emotions associated with any meaning of the word "di." Artists are encouraged to be flexible in their interpretation of the term "di", and how it is incorporated in their work.

Each registered artist will receive a free ticket, food, and a beautifully crafted dessert from Scott Pampuch of Corner Table. Additional tickets $10 in advance; $20 at the door. The proceeds from Art to /di/ for are split 50/50 between the artists and the Kingfield Neighborhood Association.

DEADLINE MARCH 5TH - ART DUE MARCH 17TH

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE REGISTRATION SITE